Craftsman 358797750 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual

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24cc 2-Cycle

GASOLINE EDGER

Model No.

358.797750

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product,

call 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Mon-Sat; Sun, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

1-800-235-5878

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

530-084654 03/13/97

Warranty Statement 2 Safety Rules 2

Assembly 4 Operation 6 Maintenance 9

Service & Adjustments 10

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN EDGER For one year from the date of purchase, when this CRAFTSMAN EDGER is main-

tained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the operator's

manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship. Ifthis Edgerisused for commercial purposes, this warrant,/applies for only 90

days from the date of purchase. If this Edgeris used for rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days

from the date of purchase. THIS WARRANTY"DOESNOT COVER:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary and/or edger blades, blade guides, blade adaptors, air cleaners, spark plugs, tirechains, and shear pins.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingbent

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instruc- tions contained in the Operator's manual.

WARRANTYSERVICE IS AVAILABLEBY RETURNINGTHE CRAFFSMAN EDGERTO

THE NEAREST SEARSSERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITEDSTATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co. DI817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Storage 12

Troubleshooting Chart 14

lllustrated Parts List 15 Spanish 18

Parts Ordering Back Cover

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection

when operating, or performing main- tenance on your unit. (Safety glasses

are available.) Always wear face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Al- ways wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not

go barefoot or wear sandals.

• Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or remove loose clothing and

jewelry or clothing with loosely hang- ing ties, straps, tassels, etc. They can be caught in moving parts.

• Being fully covered also helps protect you from debris and pieces of toxic

plants thrown by spinning blade.

• Stay Alert. Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, or under influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Watch what you are doing; use com-

mon sense.

• Wear hearing protection when using

this unit.

• Never start or run the unit inside a

closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

• Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

• Always use the handle.

UNIT SAFETY

• Inspect entire unit before each use.

Replace damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners

are in place and securely fastened.

• Maintain the unit according to recom- mended procedures.

• Throw away blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped, or dam-

aged before using the unit.

• Use only Craftsman replacement blades. Never use wire, rope, string

etc.

• Use only recommended Craftsman parts and accessories.

• Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance (except for carburetor adjustments).

• Be sure the blade stops turning when the engine idles. See "Carbu-

retor Adjustments."

• Remove the blade before making car- buretor adjustments. Herd the unit by

Safety Glasses Boots

Blade rotates Allow bladeto stop after the from thecut.

EDGING SAFETY

,, Inspect the area to be edged before

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.)

which can be thrown by the blade or can wrap around the shaft.

• Keep others including children, ani- mals, bystanders, and helpers at

least 50 feet (I5 meters) away. Stop

the unit immediately if you are ap- proached.

• Hold the unit firmly with both hands.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do

not overreach.

• Always keep the wheels in contact with the ground.

before removing it

hand. Do not make carburetor adjust- ments from the blade side of the unff.

• Keep others away when making car- buretor adjustments.

• Never start the unit with the gearbox

removed. The clutch can fly off and cause serious injury.

• Have all maintenance and service not

explained inthLs manual performed by an Authorized Service Dealer.

WARNING

Blade can throw objects violently.

• You can be blinded or injured.

• Wear safety glasses.

,_ WARNING

Hazard zone for thrown objects

• Blade can throw objects

violently.

• Others can be blinded or injured.

• Keep people and animals 50 feet (15 m) away.

WARNING

Blade rotates momentarily after the trigger is released.

• The blade can seriously cut you or others.

• Allow blade to stop before removing it from the cut.

WARNING

Read Operator's Manual.

• Follow all warnings and

instructions.

• Failure to do so can

result in serious injury.

• Keep all parts of your body away from the blade and muffler.

• Always push the unit slowly over the ground. Stay alert for uneven side- walks, holes in the terrain, large

roots, etc.

• Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

FUEL SAFETY

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors and

where there are no sparks or flames.

• Use a container approved for fuel.

• Do not smoke or allow smoking near

fuel or the unit; do not smoke while

using the unit.

• Wipeupallfuelspillsbeforestarting ud_o

• Moveatleast10feet(3meters)away

fromfuelingsitebeforestartingunit.

• Stop engine and allow unit to cool before removing the fuel cap.

, Do not store the unit with fuel in the

fuel tank; use up fuel left in the car- buretor and fuel lines by starting the

unit and letting it run until it stops.

• Store unit and fuel in an area where

fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, ele¢.

tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

TRANSPORTING & STORAGE

• Stop unit before Heaving work area,

• Allow unit to cool, run fuel out of the fuel tank, and secure the unit before

storing or transporting it in a vehicle.

• Before storing, use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the unit and letting it run until it stops. Always al- low the unit to cool before storage.

• Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or

open flames from water heaters, elec-

tric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

• Store unit so the blade cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

• Store unit out of reach of children. If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assis-

tance, contact your nearest Sears Ser-

vice Center or call the 1-800 number

listed on the back page of this manual.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra- tions through prolonged use of gasoline

powered hand units cou}d cause b_ood vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,

hands, and joints of people prone to cir- culation disorders or abnormal swell-

ings. Prolonged use in cordweather has been linked to blood vessel damage in

otherwise healthy people, If symptoms occur such as numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skincolor or texture,

or loss of feeling inthe fingers, hands, or

joints, discontinue the use of this unit

and seek medical attention. An anti-vi- bration system does not guarantee the

avoidance of these problems. Users who operate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely

their physical condition and the condi-

tion of this unit. SAVETHESErNSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS Model 358.797750

Edger Screws Locknuts

Tube Cabie Ctamp

Hex Wrench

Container of Oit

Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged parts.

NOTE: Ifyou need assistance or find parts missing or damaged, call the

1-800 number found on the front page of this manual.

ASSEMBLY WARNING: If received assembled,

repeatall steps to ensureyour unitis properlyassembledand allfasteners

aresecure.

This Operator's Manualhas been de-

velopedtohelp you assemble the unit andto provideitssafe operation.Itis importantthatyou readtheentireman-

ualto become familiar withtheunitbe- foreyoubegin assembly.

Read your Operator's Manual. Toolsyou will need:

• Screwdriver

• AdjustableWrench

• HexWrench(provided)

TUBE ASSEMBLY o Loosen screws in the housing clamp.

• Remove and discard shipping plug, ° Nign the groove in the lower tube

with the ridge in the housing; insert the tube intothe housing. FIRMLY

PUSH LOWER TUBE INTO HOUSING UNTIL THE BOLD LINE ON THE DECAL

IS NOTVISIBLE (about 2-1/4 inches),

• Securely tighten the screws in the housing clamp,

LowerTube

E_ld Line

On Decal

HousingClamp

, Align the screw holes; insert the

screws through the aligned holes.

° Thread one Iocknut onto each screw

and tighten securely.

Handle Tube

Screws

Lower

Tube

Starter Rope

Locknuls

Shipping Plug

NOTE: When performing the following

step, be sure the handle is aligned as

follows: label on top, throttle trigger to

the operator's right hand side. The

starter rope and throttle cable must not wrap around the tube.

Trigger

Throttle_abe|

• Assemble handle tube to the lower tube (itwill be necessary to pull some

of the starter rope out of the housing).

NOTE: When performing the following step, be sure the starter rope is not caught under the cable clamp. The

starter rope must hang freely to oper- ate properly,

• Align the cable clamp between the tube screws. Install the cable clamp

around the tube and throttle cable.

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